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I Choose Compassion

What exactly is compassion? John Makransky, PhD in his book entitled, “Compassion in Buddhist Psychology,” says compassion is a companion to empathy. We as humans sense others pain, and we look for ways to alleviate this pain. When we look at the world filled with compassion we are able to understand the causes of suffering and naturally we wish to create an atmosphere of healing.

It takes all kinds in this world doesn’t it? Hopefully, the Buddha will bring some peace to the individual who felt compelled to steal. Maybe you should have copies of the 8 Fold Path (http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/8foldpath.htm) to hand out too. LOL. This post was part of the 1000 Voices for Compassion. ❤

A beautiful post, Colleen. You may enjoy the book I’m reading at the moment, Supercharged Taoist, by Stephen Russell. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/supercharged-taoist-stephen-russell/1111739562?ean=9781401927646
There is an interesting ongoing conversation about the nature of compassion, and its expression, throughout this memoir. The truest expression of compassion is when one can look at all living creatures as parts of oneself- emanations of the One. I hope all is well with you, Elizabeth

Elizabeth, I will have to investigate that book. As a Buddhist, I try to see all of us as humans in a collective hive of souls, if you will. We are all part of the oneness. Our world is in great turmoil and all we can do is try and project a compassion for all other humans and their beliefs. It is a hard task for all of us. ❤

Here is a quotation to ponder, which I found in my reading this morning from that book by Stephen Russell: “The material plane is an illusion. It’s generated by an unseen presence: God, the Tao, the Great Spirit. Only that is real; everything else is relative. If yo want to change the merely relative, do so by changing your relationship with the real… ‘But how? How do we change it? ‘ … ‘By praying. By ‘illusioning’ it away.’ ” I’ve looked at these religious paths through the lens of quantum physics for some time now. There is a wonderful parallel between ‘ the Source Field’ and the Tao, the ‘hive of souls’ you mention. You, dear Colleen, have nudged me into this post today: https://shunyatadharma.wordpress.com/?p=1596&preview=true Thank you 😉 WG

The more of us who focus on, and practice compassion; the more our entire community of souls will transform into a more compassionate being. We move ever closer to the Bodhisattva ideal of enlightenment for all beings 😉

Thank you for your kind sentiments. We are truly blessed in our WordPress Community. I am so glad to have had the opportunity to meet you. ❤ Thank you for your beauty and talent also. You continue to inspire me daily.

I’m so glad you decided to share your ideas about compassion with the #1000Speak movement today. I love the concept of the “human family” and only hope that one day we can extend that concept to include all living beings and even the planet!

I do too. Most importantly, right now we are serving mankind by talking about compassion and bringing it to the forefront of our thoughts. We have wiped out 1000 words of negativity on the planet today in favor of compassion! ❤

Thanks Colleen. Great quote and great feeling. I’m translating to English a book about a retreat in a Buddhist monastery. It’s a subject I’ve become very interested in recently. Thanks for the inspiration

Colleen, I just got wind of this “day of compassion” (not sure what it’s called” and also read a post that has a couple of great TED Talks about compassion, plus it’s just a great blog anyway. Thought you might enjoy:

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